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Brittany Leitner

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Brittany Leitner is a freelance editor and writer with over 10 years of experience in lifestyle, travel, and health journalism. She was previously the senior lifestyle editor at Elite Daily and managing editor at The Dr. Oz Show, where her work earned her a Digital Health Award in 2019. She is also the author of the poetry chapbook "23 Emotions" and her poems can be found in New York Quarterly, Gasher, Cutthroat, No Dear, and more.

Latest Stories

5 Kitchen Trends Contractors Are Quietly Retiring — You Should, Too

Some are even a “hard” no!

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Feb 13, 2026

6 Places DIY Pros Are Finding IKEA's Best Resale Deals

Shopping used helps you avoid tariffs, shipping costs, and even assembly time.

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Nov 8, 2025

The Top Bathroom Renovation Regret, According to Contractors

Think twice before including this in your plans.

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Aug 31, 2025

The 5 Tools Master Gardeners Swear By for Their Own Yards (They’re Perfect for Fall!)

Their suggestions will have you digging, pruning, and planting like a pro.

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Aug 28, 2025

5 Yard Decisions Landscapers Warn You'll Soon Regret

They basically all agreed on one thing.

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Aug 7, 2025

We Asked 5 Master Gardeners What Plants Will Make Your Yard Smell Amazing

These super fragrant plants are also easy to grow.

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Jul 25, 2025

These 4 DIYs Will Reinvigorate Your Home This Summer

Jump on this bandwagon!

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Jul 22, 2025

5 Simple Habits That Are Sneakily Ruining Your Deck, According to Pros

You’re probably doing at least one of these!

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Jul 3, 2025

Mold, Mice and 5 Other Red Flags to Watch for When Buying an AC Secondhand

Here’s what you’ll want to scope out while scrolling Facebook Marketplace.

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May 30, 2025

We Asked 5 Master Gardeners What Plants They'll Never Use in Their Own Homes

Is your favorite on the list?

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May 20, 2025

These 5 Bathroom Upgrades Are Never Worth the Splurge, According to Pros

Want a spa-worthy retreat? Skip these unnecessary additions.

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Apr 29, 2025

You Should Avoid Storing These Items in Your Garage, According to Pros

It can still be a catch-all, just not for everything.

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Apr 14, 2025

This Is the Cabinet Change You’ll Regret Most in Your Kitchen, According to Pros

You’re probably already struggling with this tough choice.

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Mar 24, 2025

The “Plate Method” Is Your Secret to Planning the Perfect Veggie Garden

Your green-thumb summer awaits.

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Mar 22, 2025

The Luxe Kitchen Feature You’ll Regret Splurging on Most, According to Contractors

Sorry, coffee-lovers — this one’s going to hurt.

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Mar 21, 2025

We Asked Pro Painters What Paint Trend Homeowners Regret Most, and They Basically All Agreed

Read this before you embrace your dark side.

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Mar 12, 2025

The Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Bathroom Upgrade, According to Designers (Honestly, It Surprised Us!)

Pencil in a quick trip to the hardware store.

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Mar 5, 2025

The Highest Value Upgrade for Kitchen Cabinets, According to Designers

When I say the words “orange wood,” what room comes to mind — and why is it always, always the kitchen? Whether you have experience from your own home or just the endless DIY renovation shows you’ve watched, you know that there’s nothing that can make your home look dated quite like ancient cabinets in the kitchen.Turns out, DIY experts agree.

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Feb 28, 2025

The Top Reason Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Dated, According to Pros

There’s a reason your kitchen feels a little “off.”

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Jan 30, 2025

3 Ways to Make Your Seasonal Decor Pop (and Boost Your Mood!)

Who knew?!

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Nov 12, 2024

The Kitchen Reno Trend You’ll Regret Most, According to Contractors

Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.